I cut my shin on one of the machines. Afterwards, I went into the hot sauna. The next day, my neck was so swollen from a lymph node infection that I had to go to emergency. It took 3 days of antibiotics to go away.

ActiveMike of CA
Oct 30, 2008 18:16:29 PM [permalink] [report comment]

Hillbilly Bill has it right. Skip the gym.

It's a social and emotional trap, not to mention being chock full of germs and bugs.

Unless you're fully addicted as a hopeless exhibitionist, you don't belong there.

of
Oct 30, 2008 12:16:35 PM [permalink] [report comment]

silver-based antimicrobials

There are companies providing door knobs, grab bars, flusher knobs and shower heads that are coated with a silver-based antimicrobial to school locker rooms, gyms, kitchens, and hospitals. Washing your hands is still the best way to get rid of germs, but knowing that my gym has that added protection would make me feel better.

Kaitlin of NJ
Oct 30, 2008 11:17:30 AM [permalink] [report comment]

Get Over It

Really?.....pretty soon we're going to be little caged rats who never leave the house because we are afraid of everything in the outside world. Live life, get over it.

ed of MO
Oct 29, 2008 11:27:31 AM [permalink] [report comment]

I agree with way #7, try exercising more at your desk using a treadmill desk for example, like the TrekDesk or something similar. Not a big fan of the gym.

Jenna of AZ
Oct 29, 2008 09:47:37 AM [permalink] [report comment]

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